Question

The first (P1) and the last (P6) parts of a single sentence are given to you. The rest of the sentence is divided into four parts and labelled L, M, N, O. Reorder these parts so that the sentence can be read correctly and select one of the sequences below.
P1: For a little while…
L: it was a common belief
M: right after the treaty of Versailles
N: that Germany had caused World War I not just by her actions
O: held by analysts and politicians alike
P6: … but by also encouraging Italy in her own aggressions.

• A. LMNO
• B. MLON
• C. LNMO
• D. MOLN

Hint:

When reordering sentence parts, look for temporal markers, logical flow, and how parts introduce or conclude ideas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Analyze the sentence structure.
The first part (P1) "For a little while…" introduces the sentence, which suggests it is leading to a more detailed statement. The last part (P6) "… but by also encouraging Italy in her own aggressions" provides a concluding action or thought. We need to find a coherent order for the remaining parts: L, M, N, O.
Step 2: Examine the parts.
- (L) "it was a common belief" is a starting point that introduces the belief.
- (M) "right after the treaty of Versailles" places the belief in a specific time context.
- (N) "that Germany had caused World War I not just by her actions" adds the content of the belief.
- (O) "held by analysts and politicians alike" explains who held this belief.
Step 3: Form the correct sequence.
The sentence flows logically as follows:
- First, introduce the belief (L).
- Then, establish the time frame (M).
- Next, explain the belief about Germany (N).
- Finally, clarify who held this belief (O).
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct sequence is (B) MLON. Final Answer: (B) MLON